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14 Sep

Solung Festival Highlights Cultural Identity, Unity and Traditional Values of Adi Community

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

The Solung Festival of the Adi community was celebrated with traditional fervour at Lekang in Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday.Elected representatives, community leaders, cultural groups and people from across the area took part in the celebration of identity, tradition and community unity.Rajya Sabha MP Tai Tagak attended the programme as chief guest, while Forest and Environment Minister Wangki Lowang was the guest of honour.Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein and Women and Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul attended as special guests.MLAs Mohesh Chai, Mutchu Mithi, Ninong Ering, Tapi Darang, Laisam Simai and Puinnyo Apum were among those present.The gathering…

14 Sep

MP Rakibul Hussain Urges Election Commission to Probe Former Nagaon DC Over Alleged Misuse of Power

PreetiAssam

Lok Sabha MP Rakibul Hussain has once again written to the Election Commission of India, alleging misuse of power and politically motivated decision-making by Devashish Sharma, former Nagaon District Commissioner and District Election Officer. The MP had previously submitted several complaints regarding various controversial activities and alleged political affiliations during Sharma’s tenure as District Commissioner. More recently, Hussain has also raised questions over certain transfer orders issued during Sharma’s tenure. In particular, enclosing copies of immediate transfer orders involving several LRAs (Lot Mandal/Revenue officials) from revenue circles including Rupohi and Kaliabor, the MP has demanded an independent, time-bound, high-level inquiry…

14 Sep

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Debuts in India With Exynos 2500 Processor and 4,900mAh Battery

sunnyTechnology

Samsung has expanded its Fan Edition smartphone range in India with the launch of the Galaxy S26 FE. The new handset comes with a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, a 120Hz refresh rate and Samsung’s Exynos 2500 chipset. It also features a triple rear camera system with a 50-megapixel main sensor and a telephoto camera offering 3x optical zoom. The Galaxy S26 FE runs One UI 9 based on Android 17 and is the Galaxy S26 series model to arrive with Samsung’s latest software. The display supports a 120Hz refresh rate and offers up to 1,900 nits of peak…

14 Sep

Former Adobe India MD Naresh Gupta Joins Info Edge Board

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Info Edge (India) Ltd has announced significant changes to its senior leadership and board, appointing Himanshu Agarwal as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Whole-time Director, effective September 17, 2026. The appointment comes as Ambarish Raghuvanshi, who took over as Interim CFO in November 2025, prepares to transition to the role of Finance Advisor and Senior Management Personnel. Raghuvanshi will continue in these positions until October 31, 2026, to support a smooth transition. The company has also appointed Naresh Chand Gupta, former Managing Director of Adobe Systems India, as an Additional Director and Non-Executive Independent Director for a five-year term beginning…

14 Sep

Sarma Chairs Two-Day Assam DC Conference, Focus on Service Delivery and Scheme Implementation

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam’s district commissioners have gathered in Jorhat for a two-day conference to review development and governance priorities across the state, with improving public service delivery and ensuring that government schemes reach beneficiaries among the main areas of discussion. The conference began on September 13 at the Jorhat Convention Centre and is the first meeting of the state’s district commissioners since the new government was formed in May, according to an official release. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is chairing the conference, which is examining issues related to administration and development at the district level. The discussions are aimed at making…

12 Sep

AAPSU, Tagin Groups Urge Arunachal Governor to Raise Alleged PLA Activities Along LAC With Centre

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) and three Tagin organisations have urged Arunachal Pradesh Governor K.T. Parnaik to take up with the Centre their concerns over alleged increased activities of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), particularly in the Taksing and Gelemo areas of Upper Subansiri district. A delegation of the AAPSU, Tagin Cultural Society, All Upper Subansiri District Students’ Union and All Tagin Youth Association met Governor Parnaik at Lok Bhavan and submitted a five-point memorandum seeking stronger security deployment, enhanced surveillance and improved connectivity in the frontier areas. AAPSU president Meje…

12 Sep

Sankardev strengthened India’s cultural unity and enriched Assamese society, says Himanta

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday paid tribute to Vaishnavite saint and social reformer Srimanta Sankardev on his Tirobhav Tithi, recalling his contribution to India’s cultural unity and the social, religious and literary life of Assam. In a post on X, Sarma described Sankardev as one of the great Vaishnavite saints of Bharat and said his spiritual vision had strengthened the country’s civilisational and cultural unity. “Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev was one of the great Vaishnavite saints of Bharat, whose spiritual vision strengthened the civilisational and cultural unity of our nation,” Sarma said. The chief minister also highlighted Sankardev’s…

12 Sep

World First Aid Day 2026: Doctor Explains Basic First Aid Tips and Kit Essentials

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World First Aid Day is marked every year on the second Saturday of September. This year, it will be observed on September 12, 2026, with “First Aid in Migration Contexts” as the theme. The day highlights the importance of knowing basic first-aid measures that can be used during emergencies before professional medical help arrives. An injury or sudden medical emergency can happen at any time, whether at home, at the workplace, while travelling or in a public place. Cuts, burns, falls, choking, fainting and unexpected allergic reactions are among the situations where immediate assistance can make an important difference. Taking…

12 Sep

UPI processed 24.5 billion transactions worth Rs 29.8 lakh crore in August: NPCI chairman

Business BureauBusiness

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Non-Executive Chairman and Independent Director Ajay Kumar Choudhary said India’s financial infrastructure is entering a new phase driven by artificial intelligence, programmable transactions and stronger digital trust. Delivering the keynote address at the 7th Global FinTech Fest (GFF) 2026, Choudhary said the next generation of financial infrastructure must be capable of understanding intent, coordinating value, withstanding emerging threats and ensuring inclusion. Marking 10 years of UPI, he said the platform processed more than 24.5 billion transactions worth Rs 29.8 lakh crore in August 2026 through 752 participating banks. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…

11 Sep

JFD threatens statewide shutdown over NRC demand in Manipur

ParomitaManipur

The Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) announced plans for a statewide shutdown of Central and State government offices from September 11 if the Centre fails to accept its demand for updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur, using 1951 as the base year. Addressing a press conference at the Citizens Club in Soibam Leikai, JFD Convenor Jeetendra Ningomba said the organisation and the people of Manipur had been demanding an update of the NRC for a long time, followed by the Census exercise, with 1951 retained as the base year. He said the JFD had set…